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Summer Veggie Soup

Meet your new go-to summer soup. This medley of carrots, yellow squash, zucchini, asparagus, tomatoes, potatoes and corn is rich in nutrition and low in calories. It’s packed with fiber, protein, vitamin C and a range of phytochemicals. It’s no secret that vegetables are healthy, but research also shows that a diet high in a variety of fruits and vegetables can offer protection against cancer and other chronic diseases.

Directions

In soup pot, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and sauté about 6-8 minutes. Add carrots and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.

Stir in broth, chickpeas, squash, zucchini, potatoes, corn, salt and pepper. Bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer about 5 minutes. Stir in asparagus and cook 2 minutes or until squash and potatoes are tender, but not mushy. Then stir in tomatoes and cook 2 minutes.